Our Simple Guide to Shut Down Unsolicited Advice

Every parent’s been there: Your baby is crying, and the cashier at Target says it’s time for a feeding. You change a diaper in front of your mother-in-law, she immediately offers up her “better, faster” method. Your boss overhears you complaining about how your toddler will only eat mac and cheese, he butts in with his no-fail strategy for raising a veggie-lover. Only problem? You never asked for their input.

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So how do you respond to these unsolicited advisors, without putting your relationship in jeopardy? Use this flowchart to find your best course of action.